Sr​/Field Engineer

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful  living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole andabsolute discretion.

Provide technical, logistical, and administrative support to NED Assistant Division Engineers in the Sub-Division to ensure efficient and cost-effective management of infrastructure construction, maintenance, and inspection. Work in both office and field settings, including night operations, collaborating closely with gang supervisors and Transportation Management in all weather conditions.

• Coordinate night work activities within IMCS (Infrastructure Maintenance & Construction Services), ensuring adherence to outage requirements for maintaining OTP (On-Time Performance).
• Provide 24/7 support for planned work and emergencies.
• Monitor field activities to enforce safety protocols, driving safety culture improvement and preventing injuries.
• Ensure regulatory inspections' timely and high-quality performance through field oversight.
• Assist supervisors with injury support, including transportation and documentation.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematic diagram.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing or field experience with medium voltage electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of electrical components and electrical testing devices
• Experience with facility maintenance and emergency generators

• Proficient in interfacing with employees at all levels and collaborating across IMCS and Transportation Departments.
• Skilled and experienced in MS Office, including creating spreadsheets, presentations, and memorandums.
• Demonstrates expertise in railroad infrastructure inspection, maintenance, and construction, with basic knowledge of related crafts.
• Knowledgeable in railroad operations, operating rules, and divisional processes, including track and OCS outages.
• Familiar with Federal Railroad Regulations, including Roadway Worker Protection.

The salary/hourly range is a target of $110,000 for a Field Engineer and $122,000 for a Sr Field Engineer. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s…